Is ICD-10-CM code K74.0A billable?

Yes, K74.0A (Hepatic fibrosis, moderate fibrosis) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2027.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code K74.0A belong to?

K74.0A belongs to Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: K00–K95 (Diseases of the Digestive System).

Is K74.0A a new ICD-10-CM code for 2027?

Yes, K74.0A was added or revised in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM update, effective October 1, 2026, as published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

K74.0ABillable, valid for claims from October 1, 2026New for FY2027

Hepatic fibrosis, moderate fibrosis

Under K74.0 Hepatic fibrosis, in Diseases of liver (K70-K77), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System

K74.0A is billable and valid on claims for FY 2027. If the record has more detail, check the other codes under K74.0 below.
As a secondary diagnosis it is not a CC or MCC, so it doesn't raise the MS-DRG payment.

Also indexed as: Fibrosis, liver, moderate; Fibrosis, liver, stage, F2

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

Hepatic fibrosis, stage F2
Moderate hepatic fibrosis

Also applies, from K74.0: Hepatic fibrosis

These notes sit on K74.0 and apply to every code under it, including K74.0A.

Code first: code the underlying condition first, then this code

underlying liver disease, such as:
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)

Also applies, from K74: Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

These notes sit on K74 and apply to every code under it, including K74.0A.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3)
alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2)
cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1)
cirrhosis (of liver) with toxic liver disease (K71.7)
congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81)
pigmentary cirrhosis (of liver) (E83.110)

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

if applicable, viral hepatitis (acute) (chronic) (B15-B19)

Also applies, from Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

These notes sit on K70-K77 and apply to every code under it, including K74.0A.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

jaundice NOS (R17)

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

hemochromatosis (E83.11-)
Reye's syndrome (G93.7)
viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
Wilson's disease (E83.01)

Other codes under K74.0

Hepatic fibrosis

K74.00Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified
K74.01Hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis
K74.02Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis
K74.0AHepatic fibrosis, moderate fibrosis(this code)

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and store energy. Cirrhosis can lead to :

Code history

Added in FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026). Before that, these cases were coded as K74.01 (Hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis). No changes since.